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“Univer
-Cities”
EXPLORING
THE BEST
MIDWEST
COLLEGE TOWNS
When the word “college” is mentioned in conversation, it often brings
back memories of awkward group study sessions, vast auditoriums
that seem to resemble gladiator arenas, and an endless buffet of bland
cafeteria foods. However, upon taking a glance at the surrounding area
that a university is established in, we begin to find many hidden treas-
ures, from local pubs and eateries, to annual events and historic neigh-
borhoods. These Midwestern college cities are now offering up so
much more than higher education!